Kiawah Reef - North Buoy Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

24.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–15.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Kiawah Reef - North Buoy is a popular dive site located off the coast of South Carolina, near Charleston. This site features a variety of marine life and underwater structures, making it a great spot for divers of different experience levels.

Divers can expect to see a diverse range of marine species, including various fish, corals, and possibly larger pelagic species. The site is characterized by artificial reefs and natural formations that provide interesting topography.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–15.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock artificial reef Suggest edit

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing marine life and reef structures.

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